leuchten
Translation
to shine, to glow, to light up, to gleam
Examples
Die Lampe leuchtet hell.
The lamp shines brightly.
Seine Augen leuchteten vor Freude.
His eyes lit up with joy.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) leuchtet to shine, to glow Die Kerze leuchtet im Dunkeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scheinen, glänzen, strahlen
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German 'liuhten', related to 'Licht' (light).
Memory Tips
Connect 'leuchten' directly to 'Licht' (light). If there is light, something 'leuchtet'.